I'm here for networking more with local beginning or experienced Models for TFCD for just 3 to 5 photos each individually and professionally touched up. Hence, the low quantity. See TFCD paragraph below for details on process. A Plus-Size or Multi-Ethnic would be an interesting addition to my Portfolio but the All American Blonde or Brunette are also welcome.

I'm interested in a classy, elegant and/or sexy models and backgrounds for places to shoot. But preferably in my photo studio in my condo for controlled lighting with a clean, separate Models bathroom for hair, make up and changing outfits.

Since I've been complimented most here on MM on my close up Portraits, that's what I would like to focus on. See my "Portraits that show Emotion and those Beautiful Eyes!" List for the simple poses that I'm looking for.

I've been focusing more of my time during the school year working on my Fine Art degree at Mission College before transferring for my 2nd Bachlor's degree at San Jose State in Art or Design. Main influences are Abstract Expressionists like DeKooning, Clifford Still, Jackson Pollack, and Peter Max.

Right now, I'm only interested in photographing the female form. I don't find photographing male models or anything else but flowers and the ocean interesting. So those will be my current focus.

Maybe because I was born and raised in Monterey, California, near the wealthy areas of Carmel and Pebble Beach. So that's where my eye for beauty was developed. I currently live in Santa Clara, California.

My Method for TFCD is very different from most Photographers. That is, to have a few good photos rather than send the model a CD of all of the photos out. Since some may be out of focus, eyes closed, lighting problem, etc. Even though I can work in Photoshop, I still hire the best Graphic Designer in Santa Cruz, Mott Jordan to do the Photoshop editing under my Artistic Direction. So you won't get that many photographs but there will be a few of the Quality of the ones you see posted here on MM. Is that OK with you? Or sometimes, I co-shoot with another photographer, who will provide you with the standard CD.

It also takes a few months because I don't meet with my Graphic Designer that much anymore. And I have my own Art and Design projects that I'm working on for my own company, Sumida Designs described below. It is quite costly for me to pay my Graphic Designer but I think it's worth the Quality finished photograph since it's for both our portfolios.

My own design company, Sumida Designs. (http://www.SumidaDesigns.com) which include T-shirts, Greeting Cards, Tote Bags and Prints are in a Japanese style. 

My MySpace link is: http://www.myspace.com/sumidadesigns

I can more easily reached by email: [email protected].

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